Oxfordshire Recovery College
Oxfordshire Recovery College
Coping with Christmas
Coping with Christmas
Coping with Christmas
Friday 11th December 2020
Mental health experts share tips on managing holiday stress in 'Coping with Christmas'. Listen for practical advice and personal stories.
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Mindful Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Surviving the Holidays: Mental Health Tips for Christmas
Well, I really do try to adjust my expectations, not to compare things to that ideal family Christmas shown on the Sainsbury's adverts. Yeah, I think it's important not to try to avoid any difficult feelings that are associated with Christmas.
Christmas isn't always the season of joy and cheer for everyone. For some, it can be a time of loneliness, anxiety, and overwhelming pressure. In this episode of the Oxfordshire Recovery College Podcast, titled 'Coping with Christmas', hosts Jilly, Jo, and Stephanie sit down with mental health professionals to discuss practical ways to manage your mental well-being during the holidays.
You'll hear from Lesley Dewhurst, CEO of Restore, who shares her own experiences of navigating the festive season while balancing the demands of her role. She talks about the unrealistic expectations set by holiday advertisements and how she's learned to adjust her own expectations to maintain her mental health. Bill, a tutor at the Recovery College, also opens up about his personal struggles with Christmas and the small but significant steps he takes to stay well during this time.
Katie from Oxfordshire MIND joins the conversation to highlight the importance of speaking up about your feelings and how it can help others feel less isolated. She discusses Oxfordshire MIND's Safe Haven service, which offers a supportive environment for those experiencing a mental health crisis. The hosts emphasize the importance of reaching out for support and finding connection during the festive season.
They provide a range of coping mechanisms and strategies, from taking small daily steps to creating new traditions that work for you. If you're finding Christmas challenging this year, this episode offers a wealth of practical advice and personal stories to help you through it. Remember, you're not alone.